The Columbian stories: National Sportshttp://www.columbian.com/news/sports/national/The Columbian stories: National Sportsen-usSat, 01 Aug 2015 23:21:42 -0700Rousey crushes Correia to defend her title at UFC 190
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/aug/01/rousey-crushes-correia-defend-her-title-ufc-190/Ronda Rousey defended her bantamweight title by knocking out Bethe Correia only 34 seconds into the first round at UFC 190 on Saturday night.Associated PressSat, 01 Aug 2015 23:21:42 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/aug/01/rousey-crushes-correia-defend-her-title-ufc-190/Mariners victims of Twins' walk-off single
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/aug/01/mariners-victims-twins-walk-single/Kurt Suzuki hit the winning RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning after two wild pitches by Seattle closer Carson Smith let Minnesota tie the score, and the Twins beat the Mariners 3-2 on Saturday night.DAVE CAMPBELL, Associated PressSat, 01 Aug 2015 20:14:22 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/aug/01/mariners-victims-twins-walk-single/Walker's one-hitter leads Mariners past Twins
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/31/walkers-one-hitter-leads-mariners-past-twins/ Taijuan Walker pitched a one-hitter for his first career complete game in 29 major league starts, and Nelson Cruz and Jesus Montero homered to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night.BRIAN HALL, Associated PressFri, 31 Jul 2015 20:03:13 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/31/walkers-one-hitter-leads-mariners-past-twins/Mariners skid continues with 9-5 loss to Twins
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/30/mariners-skid-continues-with-9-5-loss/Eddie Rosario finished a single shy of the cycle and drove in three runs to help the Minnesota Twins snap a four-game skid with a 9-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. JON KRAWCZYNSKI Associated PressThu, 30 Jul 2015 20:56:04 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/30/mariners-skid-continues-with-9-5-loss/AP Investigation: Filthy Rio water a threat at 2016 Olympics
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/30/ap-investigation-filthy-rio-water-a-threat-at-2016/RIO DE JANEIRO &#8212; The waters where Olympians will compete in swimming and boating events next summer in South America's first games are rife with human sewage and present a serious health risk for athletes, as well as for visitors to the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. BRAD BROOKS and JENNY BARCHFIELD, Associated PressThu, 30 Jul 2015 11:13:00 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/30/ap-investigation-filthy-rio-water-a-threat-at-2016/Tom Brady's 4-game suspension upheld
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/28/tom-bradys-4-game-suspension-upheld/Tom Brady's four-game suspension for his role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC championship game last season has been upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Associated PressTue, 28 Jul 2015 12:10:42 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/28/tom-bradys-4-game-suspension-upheld/Mariners rally, but fall to D'backs in 10, 4-3
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/27/mariners-rally-fall-dback-10-4-3/Paul Goldschmidt hit his 22nd homer of the season in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th on Jake Lamb's sacrifice fly as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night.TIM BOOTH, AP Sports WriterMon, 27 Jul 2015 23:06:30 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/27/mariners-rally-fall-dback-10-4-3/Boston out as U.S. candidate for 2024 Olympics
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/27/mayor-puts-future-of-boston-olympics-bid-in-questi/Boston's bid to host the 2024 Olympics is over. But after the USOC and Boston cut ties on Monday, CEO Scott Blackmun said the federation still wants to try to host the 2024 Games.
EDDIE PELLS, AP National WriterMon, 27 Jul 2015 11:48:24 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/27/mayor-puts-future-of-boston-olympics-bid-in-questi/Gutierrez homers in 10th to lift Mariners
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/gutierrez-homers-10th-lift-mariners/Franklin Gutierrez homered with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday to give Seattle a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.JIM HOEHN, Associated PressSun, 26 Jul 2015 16:55:57 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/gutierrez-homers-10th-lift-mariners/Busch grabs elusive Indy victory as comeback continues
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/busch-grabs-elusive-indy-victory-comeback-continue/Kyle Busch's incredible comeback rolled through Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Busch won the Brickyard 400 on Sunday for a weekend sweep at the historic track.JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing WriterSun, 26 Jul 2015 16:39:59 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/busch-grabs-elusive-indy-victory-comeback-continue/Johnson, Martinez, Smoltz, Biggio enter Hall of Fame
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/johnson-martinez-smoltz-biggio-enter-hall-fame/Three pitchers who became dominant after trades and a rock-solid catcher-turned-second baseman entered the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.JOHN KEKIS, Associated PressSun, 26 Jul 2015 15:05:36 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/johnson-martinez-smoltz-biggio-enter-hall-fame/Chris Froome wins his 2nd Tour de France
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/chris-froome-wins-his-2nd-tour-de-france/Arms over each other's shoulders, linked together in a long line of happiness, Tour de France winner Chris Froome and his teammates pedaled slowly over the finish line, soaking up the applause Sunday on the Champs-Elysees.JOHN LEICESTER, Associated PressSun, 26 Jul 2015 15:03:59 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/26/chris-froome-wins-his-2nd-tour-de-france/Forecast called for another Dungey win
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/forecast-called-for-another-dungey-win/It is a slick track when it is dry, the course at the Washougal MX Park.Paul ValenciaSat, 25 Jul 2015 21:30:35 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/forecast-called-for-another-dungey-win/Webb feels just fine after 250 win
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/webb-feels-just-fine-after-250-win/Cooper Webb missed four rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship this summer, recovering from an ankle injury.Paul ValenciaSat, 25 Jul 2015 21:28:52 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/webb-feels-just-fine-after-250-win/Blue Jays rally past Mariners 8-6
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/blue-jays-rally-past-mariners-8-6/Chris Colabello's two-run, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Blue Jays an 8-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.Associated PressSat, 25 Jul 2015 17:14:42 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/blue-jays-rally-past-mariners-8-6/Phillies' Hamels pitches 1st no-hitter vs Cubs in 50 years
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/phillies-hamels-pitches-1st-no-hitter-vs-cubs-50-y/Cole Hamels became the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in 50 years, watching as rookie center fielder Odubel Herrera stumbled on the warning track before catching a flyball to end the Phillies' 5-0 win Saturday.SARAH TROTTO, Associated PressSat, 25 Jul 2015 16:18:15 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/phillies-hamels-pitches-1st-no-hitter-vs-cubs-50-y/Moore leads West to 117-112 win over the East
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/moore-leads-west-117-112-win-over-east/Maya Moore scored a record 30 points to lead the West to a 117-112 victory over the East in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball WriterSat, 25 Jul 2015 16:12:32 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/25/moore-leads-west-117-112-win-over-east/Villopoto done racing, but hardly forgotten
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/villopoto-done-racing-but-hardly-forgotten/Saturday, there are sure to be motocross fans wearing Ryan Villopoto shirts at the Peterson CAT Washougal National. He is, after all, the most famous rider of his generation from Washington. Paul ValenciaFri, 24 Jul 2015 23:14:08 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/villopoto-done-racing-but-hardly-forgotten/Hernandez wins 12th as Mariners knock off Jays
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/hernandez-wins-12th-as-mariners-knock-off-jays/Felix Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to pick up his 12th win of the season, Mark Trumbo gave Seattle the lead with a two-run homer and the Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night. TIM BOOTH Associated PressFri, 24 Jul 2015 23:03:01 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/hernandez-wins-12th-as-mariners-knock-off-jays/Washougal National: The 250 champion and the rookie
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/washougal-motocross-the-champion-and-the-rookie/Jeremy Martin has the championship. He has the points lead. Chris Alldredge is the rookie.Paul ValenciaFri, 24 Jul 2015 17:21:07 -0700http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jul/24/washougal-motocross-the-champion-and-the-rookie/